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OWNER’S MANUAL
MANUAL DEL USUARIO
Models / Modelos: XC75 & XC103
Automatic Battery Charger / Cargador de batería automático
XC75
XC103
DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE!
Call Customer Service for Assistance: 800-621-5485
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READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
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IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual will show you how to use your charger safely and effectively. Please read, understand and follow these instructions and precautions carefully, as this manual contains important safety and operating instructions. The safety messages used throughout this manual contain a signal word, a message and an icon. The signal word indicates the level of the hazard in a situation. Indicates an imminently h
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RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES. 1.10 WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER. 1.11 To reduce the risk of a battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery. Review the cautio
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3.6 Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the vehicle owner’s manual and make sure that the output voltage selector switch is set to the correct voltage (if applicable). If the charger has an adjustable charge rate, charge the battery in the lowest rate first. 3.7 Make sure that the charger cable clips make tight connections. 4. CHARGER LOCATION RISK OF EXPLOSION AND CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID. 4.1 Locate the charger as far away from the battery as the DC cables permit. 4.2 Nev
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7. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY: 7.1 Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post. 7.2 Attach at least a 24-inch (61 cm) long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post. 7.3 Connect the POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to the POSITIVE (POS,
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10. CHARGER CONTROLS 3 1 2 1. Charge Rate Button 2. Battery Type Button 3. Digital Display LED Indicators CONNECTED (red) LED lit: Indicates that the charger is properly connected to the battery. CHARGING (yellow) LED lit: Indicates the charger has detected a battery and is charging it. CHARGED (green) LED lit: Indicates the battery is fully charged and the charger is in maintain mode. NOTE: See the Operating Instructions section for a complete description of the charger modes. Digital Di
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battery voltage. If you press the Charge Rate button again, the current will go back on at the same setting it was when it was turned off. For example: The charger is charging a battery at the slow charge rate setting. If you press the Charge Rate button, the output is turned off. If you press the Charge Rate button again, the output will turn back on at the slow charge rate setting. 11. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This battery charger must be properly assembled in accordance with the assembly
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cause the large battery to be unable to hold a charge and become useless. Therefore, we do not recommend charging a large battery on the maintenance setting. NOTE: The maintain mode technology utilized in Schumacher’s chargers allows you to safely charge and maintain a healthy battery for extended periods of time. However, problems with the battery, electrical problems in the vehicle, improper connections or other unanticipated conditions could cause excessive current draws. As such, occasi
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6 Volt Battery 12 Volt Battery Battery Condition Voltage Reading Voltage Reading 6.4 or More 12.8 or More Charged 6.1 to 6.3 12.2 to 12.7 Needs Charging Less than 6.1 Less than 12.2 Discharged Tester and Charger: When first turned on, the unit operates only as a tester, not as a charger. Selecting a charge rate activates the battery charger and deactivates the tester. Pressing the CHARGE RATE button when the ENGINE START LED is lit (except during the 180 second cool down) will shut off the c
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XC103 CHARGE RATE/CHARGING TIME BATTERY SIZE/RATING 3 AMP 5 AMP 12 - 30 AMP Motorcycle, 6 - 12 AH 1¼ - 2½ hrs ¾ - 1½ hrs NR SMALL garden, 12 - 32 AH 2½ - 6¾ hrs 1½ - 4 hrs NR tractor, etc. 45 min - 2½ 200 - 315 CCA 40 - 60 RC 7½ - 9½ hrs 4½ - 5¾ hrs hrs CARS/ 315 - 550 CCA 60 - 85 RC 9½ - 12¼ hrs 5¾ - 7½ hrs 1 - 3 hrs TRUCKS 550 - 1000 80 - 190 1¼ - 5 ¾ 12¼ - 23¼ hrs 7½ - 14 hrs CCA RC hrs 80 RC 11¾ hrs 7 hrs 1¼ - 3 hrs 140 RC 18 hrs 10¾ hrs 1¾ - 4½ hrs MARINE/DEEP CYCLE 160 RC 20 hrs 12
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FAILURE DESCRIPTION CAUSE CODE The battery won’t hold a charge. Could be caused by a drain on the battery, or The charger was unable the battery could be bad. Make sure F05 to keep the battery fully there are no loads on the battery. If there charged in maintain mode. are, remove them. If there are none, have the battery checked or replaced. The charger automatically shuts the The charger detected that current off if it detects the battery may be F06 the battery may be getting getting
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The charger is making Severely discharged battery, The battery may not want to an audible clicking sound but otherwise it is a good accept a charge due to a run- (continued). battery. down state. Allow charging to continue until battery has a chance to recover sufficiently to take a charge. If more than 20 minutes, stop charging and have the battery checked. Reverse connections at battery. Shut the charger off and correct the lead connections. Charger mak
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16. BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS 16.1 When a charging problem arises, make certain that the battery is capable of accepting a normal charge. Use a good battery to double check all connections, the AC outlet for a full 120-volts, the charger clips for correct polarity and the quality of the connections from the cables to the clips and from the clips to the battery system. The clips must be clean. 16.2 When a battery is very cold, partially charged or sulfated, it will not draw the full rated
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5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PROGRAM REGISTRATION MODEL:___________________ DESCRIPTION:___________________________ This is the only express limited warranty, and the manufacturer neither assumes nor authorizes anyone to assume or make any other obligation. There is no other warranty, other than what is described in the product owner’s manual. The warranty card should be submitted within 30 days of purchase. The customer must keep the ORIGINAL receipt because it will be required for any war
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IMPORTANTE: LEA Y GUARDE ESTE MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Y SEGURIDAD. GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES: Este manual le mostrará cómo utilizar su cargador en forma segura y efectiva. Por favor, lea, comprenda y siga estas instrucciones y precauciones cuidadosamente, ya que este manual contiene instrucciones operativas y de seguridad de importancia. Los mensajes de seguridad representados en este manual contienen palabras guía, un mensaje y una figura. La palabra guía indica el nivel de peligro en dete
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RIESGO DE GASES EXPLOSIVOS. 1.10 RESULTA PELIGROSO TRABAjAR EN FORMA CERCANA A UNA BATERÍA DE PLOMO. LAS BATERÍAS GENERAN GASES EXPLOSIVOS DURANTE SU NORMAL FUNCIONAMIENTO. POR ESTE MOTIVO, RESULTA DE SUMA IMPORTANCIA qUE SIGA LAS INSTRUCCIONES CADA VEZ qUE UTILIZA EL CARGADOR. 1.11 Para reducir el riesgo de explosión de una batería, siga estas instrucciones y aquellas publicadas por el fabricante de la batería y por el fabricante de cualquier equipo que intente utilizar en la proximidad d
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bicarbonato de sodio y agua para neutralizar el ácido de la batería y ayudar a eliminar la corrosión producida por aire. No toque sus ojos, nariz o boca. 3.4 Agregue agua destilada a cada pila hasta que el ácido de la batería alcance el nivel especificado por el fabricante de la batería. No provoque derrames. En lo que concierne a baterías que no cuentan con tapas extraíbles para pilas, tales como baterías de plomo-ácido reguladas por válvulas (VRLA, por sus siglas en inglés), siga cuidados
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o cuerpos metálicos. Conecte a una pieza metálica de calibre grueso del marco o del bloque motor. 6.6 En un vehículo con descarga a tierra por borne positivo, conecte el gancho NEGATIVO (NEGRO) del cargador de batería al borne NEGATIVO (NEG, N, -) sin descarga a tierra de la batería. Conecte el gancho POSITIVO (ROJO) al chasis del vehículo o al bloque motor alejado de la batería. No conecte al carburador, líneas de combustible o cuerpos metálicos. Conecte a una pieza metálica de calibre gru
